Looking for Loft Ladder designs

Wed, Feb 7, 2007, 7:20pm (EST+5) skipper ( snipped-for-privacy@swan.com) doth mumble: Not requiring any specialised hardware.!

Again, not enough details.

Do you mean a ladder for a loft? Or a loft bed? They are two different things.

You can always DAGS.

JOAT Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.

- Johann Von Schiller

Skipper, have you looked at tansu ladder cabinets? The are oriental in origin. The thing looks like a dresser until it is unfolded; it then becomes a stairway. Lots of drawers of various sizes. Maybe it's best to keep it unfolded; this piece of furniture can be very beautiful and a nice conversation piece. Expensive? Sure, but see what you are getting! Or you can have a contemporary version made to suit your needs.

The history behind hiding stairs within a piece of furniture is fascinating, but I will let you find out (got something to do with taxes). Just google or yahoo along!

Andypack

To reiterate.

I am seeking inspiration for a loft ladder to gain access to my loft. The ceiling is 8 feet, I have enough room above to make it from one piece instead of those folding things. I don't want to be buying expensive hardware like hinges etc. Has anyone seen pictures of similar ideas.? I was thinking of maybe a counterbalance weight to reduce the effort of raising and lowering.

thanks skip

Hi Skip... Just wanted to ask for clarification.. are you looking to do something like a fire escape ladder that lifts/slides straight up when not in use? Kind of like an extention ladder?

Thu, Feb 8, 2007, 9:00am (EST+5) skipper ( snipped-for-privacy@swan.com) doth burble: To reiterate. I am seeking inspiration for a loft ladder to gain access to my loft. The ceiling is 8 feet, I have enough room above to make it from one piece instead of those folding things. I don't want to be buying expensive hardware like hinges etc. Has anyone seen pictures of similar ideas.? I was thinking of maybe a counterbalance weight to reduce the effort of raising and lowering.

You yanking our chain? Hinges, expensive? Hell, if all you wnt is access, a lift up panel, and a stepladder would work.

JOAT Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.

- Johann Von Schiller